NEW!!!
March 25, 2009
Paul (Pavel, Pasha) Voytinsky, the owner of this site, is
responding the world financial crisis by humbly putting his driver's hat
back on.
NEW!!!
March 25, 2009
Paul (Pavel, Pasha) Voytinsky, the owner of this site, is
responding the world financial crisis by humbly putting his driver's hat
back on.
Presenting his "new" vehicle, the freshest and the most expensive he has ever bought in his long and twisted life:
Toyota Master Ace. Comfortably fits 4-5 passengers and theri luggage. Four wheel drive.
SOON: UTILITY TRAILER AND/OR LUGGAGE RACK!!
As before, long-distance trips no problem. Particular knowledge and good sense of the area between Moscow & St. Petersburg. Camping gear is available for those who wish to save on hotels. Rear seats unfold into two small beds. Computer with mobile internet. Air conditioning is in place and can be activated if the travelling public so desires and shows evidence of willing to pay for it.
SOON: 110/220 VOLT POWER SUPPLY ON-BOARD.
But both the vehicle and its driver are slow, the ride is bumpy, especially if you are sitting at the front, and Toyota's right-handed design makes things a bit awkward all around.
Complainers are disembarked. Or the driver will walk off. Be warned of the low asshole tolerance of this old and tired-of-life character.
Your contribution towards keeping this piece of metal moving:
Sheremetyevo to anywhere in the center of Moscow - $80
Domodedovo to anywhere in Moscow - $90
Domodedovo to Sheremetyevo - $140 (usually takes one full day).
Hourly rate: $30 (about 20Euro) per hour or $300 per day. Fuel may be extra for long trips but the thing makes 25-30 miles per gallon. A reasonable amount of assistance in trip planning is complimentary. Discounts possible for charitable or other do-good projects. The driver is actively interested in participating in projects, not just in aimlessly driving tourists around.
No surcharge for night work.
Yes, you are most welcomed to discuss your plans and otherwise pick my brains during your ride. YES, YOU CAN USE ME AS YOUR INTERPRETER. Just try to sit silent when I backup or do other nasty maneuvers.
NO I DON'T MIND ACTING AS AN ERRAND BOY TO GET YOU TICKETS OR PIZZA OR WHATEVER. AGAIN, NO LOADING ME WITH REQUESTS WHILE I'M BACKING UP OR TRYING TO MAKE IT OUT OF THE SHEREMETYEVO PARKING LOT.
In exceptional cases (I personally know you, am of good opinion of your ability to drive in Russia, and am convinced that you will easily and cheerfully compensate damages) I will consider letting you borrow the vehicle without tugging me along. I'm thinking of buying a small Oka car to be loaned to my choice guests and/or a scooter. Your thoughts on this idea are invited.
Write to me
In emergency call+7 910 932 5546+7 960 702 9296Speaking of sub-vehicles, I'm thinking of making Amsterdam-style bicycles available for rent in Moscow, and testing the market with my own bike for rent. Details of the bike rental pilot project. Please share your thoughts.
See also the old page (1995 to 2007) for more info and client feedback
Testing the vehicle's off-road ability at my dacha in March 2009. I confess Russian-made UAZ is better.
